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The best part of Jewish holidays is often the food! To celebrate the "miracle of oil", fried potato pancakes are eaten in Hanukkah. What are these pancakes called?

Latkes. YUM!

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According to the English lyrics of 'The Dreidel Song' which children sing at Hanukkah, out of what material is a dreidel made?

Clay

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How many different ways are there to spell Hanukkah?

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What is a word that combines Christmas and Hanukkah?

Chrismukkah. (In late 19th-century Germany, the term "Weihnukka" appeared, combining Hanukkah with Weihnachten, the German word for Christmas.)

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What does Hanukkah mean?

The Hebrew word Hanukkah means "dedication".

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Which oil is traditionally used to light the menorah?

Olive oil is used.

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When children play with the dreidel in Hanukkah, they also gamble! Of course, they don't use real money, but with what?

Chocolate

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In which direction do you light the menorah, once the candles have been placed?

Left to right.

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Where is the largest Menorah in the world?

New York. It is 32 feet high and weighs 4,000 pounds.

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Go to last place!

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How many lamps does the menorah have?

8 (the 9th is for lighting.)

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How many players are needed to play a game of dreidel?

At least two.

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How many nights does Hanukkah last?

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Who was the first President to celebrate Hanukkah at the White House?

The first U.S. President to officially recognize Hanukkah in the White House was Jimmy Carter in 1979

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